Category: Pharmacy and Medication - Page 2
Best Practices for Choosing Safe OTC Medications at the Pharmacy
Learn how to safely choose OTC medications at the pharmacy by reading labels, avoiding dangerous combinations, using proper doses, and talking to your pharmacist. Avoid common mistakes that lead to overdoses and side effects.
How Patent Expiration Drives Drug Price Drops and Saves Billions
Patent expiration triggers massive price drops for prescription drugs, saving patients and insurers billions. Learn how generics and biosimilars work, why some drugs stay expensive, and what you can do to save money.
Artificial Intelligence in Drug Safety: How Technology Detects Problems
Artificial intelligence is transforming drug safety by detecting hidden adverse reactions in real time, using data from electronic records, social media, and wearables to prevent harm before it spreads.
Pharmacokinetics and Side Effects: How Your Body Processes Drugs
Learn how your body absorbs, metabolizes, and eliminates drugs-and why that determines whether a medication helps or harms you. Understand the real reasons behind side effects and how to stay safe.
How to Dispose of Expired Medications Safely at Home
Learn how to safely dispose of expired medications at home to protect your family and the environment. Follow FDA and EPA guidelines for proper disposal, including take-back programs and home methods.
How to Use a Medication Action Plan Template During Healthcare Visits
Learn how to use a Medication Action Plan template during healthcare visits to reduce errors, improve adherence, and prevent dangerous drug interactions. A step-by-step guide for patients and caregivers.
How to Stay Informed About Global Medication Safety News
Learn how to track global medication safety updates, report side effects, and use trusted tools like WHO alerts, #MedSafetyWeek, and ISMP best practices to protect yourself and others from preventable drug harm.
What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights
If you get the wrong medication from the pharmacy, stop taking it immediately. Contact your doctor, save all evidence, report the error, and know your legal rights. Pharmacy mistakes can be dangerous - but acting fast can protect your health and hold them accountable.
Pharmacokinetic Studies: The Real Standard for Proving Generic Drug Equivalence
Pharmacokinetic studies are the main method used to prove generic drugs work like brand-name versions. Learn how they work, where they succeed, and where they fall short - and what it means for your health.
Thiazide Diuretics and Gout: What You Need to Know About Uric Acid Risks
Thiazide diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide effectively lower blood pressure but can raise uric acid levels, increasing gout risk. Learn who’s most at risk, how to monitor, and what alternatives exist.
Popular posts
